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39 reviews
Jun, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 39 reviews of Panasonic Toughbook CF-52. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Views about the design and battery are generally positive. The screen and performance are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some mixed views about the price. The reliability and usability get less positive comments.
durability, performance, screen, battery, design
portability, usability, reliability
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Panasonic Toughbook CF-52 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.
Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Panasonic Toughbook CF-52 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the performance.
performance
100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.
Consumer review (amazon.com)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 6 user reviews of Panasonic Toughbook CF-52 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the image quality. The design also gets good reviews. Some have doubts about the usability.
screen, design, image quality
usability
100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.
Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)
Does Panasonic's first widescreen ToughBook live up to the standards it has set itself? Andy finds out.
Expert review by : Gabe Carey (techradar.com)
The first fully rugged 2-in-1 laptop is here
Anti-reflective QHD screen ; Nails the hybrid form factor ; VDA adapter cuts costs ; Windows 7 option
Second-rate trackpad ; No USB-C ports
The Toughbook 33 isn’t thin, light or stylish, but it does introduce the 2-in-1 category to mobile workforce users whose unpredictable workplace environments demand a fully rugged design on a device that’s forward thinking, but simultaneously backwards...
Expert review by : . (techradar.com)
A reassuringly well-built laptop that is suited to outdoor business use
Robust design ; Decent performance ; Good battery life
Basic feature set
Sturdy but not completely safeguarded in all conditions, this is nevertheless a well-built laptop
Expert review by (laptops.co.uk)
The CF52 is a tough number to crack - and so it should be with a £1,000+ price tag.
The screen uses all the space it possible can and the keyboard is quite nice. The space bare and enter button could both be slightly bigger but once you get used to it, it isn’t bad at all. For those who are accident prone the entire keyboard area and...
It might be resistant but it is also heavy and large, not a good combination. It measures in at 356mm x 52mm x 287mm and it weighs in at a huge 3.3kg. This definitely will help build your muscles
Overall, well it does what it says on the label but its battery life doesn’t stack up, and quite frankly if you’re not near a plug socket then you won’t be using this laptop for long. It is also an extremely difficult laptop to carry around and a bit...
Expert review by : Elias Plastiras (goodgearguide.com.au)
A semi-rugged notebook for the semi-rugged individual.
Resistant to accidental spills and can survive infrequent drops and bumps, PC Card and ExpressCard/54 slots, long battery life
DVD burner vibrated noticeably, handle makes the notebook bulky
For demanding users who tend to miss their mouth while they sip, or for anyone who is always using their notebook on the road, the semi-rugged Toughbook CF-52 is a worthy proposition. But it won't withstand everything you throw at it.
Expert review by : Eric Grevstad (pcmag.com)
Formidable construction and extensive customizability make Panasonic's Toughbook 40 the cost-no-object model of a mission-critical rugged laptop.
Expert review by : Eric Grevstad (pcmag.com)
In or out of its keyboard dock, Panasonic's 2021 refresh of its Toughbook 33 tablet is built to take all the hardships a first responder or field worker can dish out.
Expert review by : Cisco Cheng (pcmag.com)
The Panasonic Toughbook CF-52 packs impressive battery life and media friendly features into its super-protective shell.
Outstanding battery life. Tough-as-nails exterior. Briefcase handle. Port covers lining all sides. Latch-removable hard drive and optical drive.
Optional features can price many consumers out.
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Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.com)
Panasonic Toughbook CF-52
Built-in handle; doesn't skimp on connections; includes wireless broadband and 802.11n; extremely sturdy.
Bulky and heavy; vulnerable optical drive; not configurable.
If you need a laptop that can withstand a lot of abuse without spending a fortune on an all-out fully rugged model, the Panasonic Toughbook CF-52 offers ample peace of mind plus the latest Centrino Duo components.
Expert review by : Elias Plastiras (pcworld.idg.com.au)
A semi-rugged notebook for the semi-rugged individual.
Resistant to accidental spills and can survive infrequent drops and bumps, PC Card and ExpressCard/54 slots, long battery life
DVD burner vibrated noticeably, handle makes the notebook bulky
For demanding users who tend to miss their mouth while they sip, or for anyone who is always using their notebook on the road, the semi-rugged Toughbook CF-52 is a worthy proposition. But it won't withstand everything you throw at it.
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